Description
Savory “Cheesy Skillet Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes” blends rustic Mediterranean flavors with comforting home-style cooking. Hearty ingredients meld into one irresistible skillet meal that satisfies hunger and delights palates with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables and Potatoes:
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet by slicing baby potatoes into compact quarters, ensuring even cooking and quick preparation.
- Cut chicken into uniform, bite-sized pieces to guarantee consistent cooking and easy eating.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, creating an ideal searing environment for potatoes.
- Scatter potato quarters across the skillet, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, and smoky paprika to enhance natural flavors.
- Sauté potatoes for approximately 10-12 minutes, occasionally rotating to achieve a golden, crispy exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
- Transfer perfectly roasted potatoes to a separate plate, preserving the skillet’s seasoned foundation.
- Introduce additional olive oil to the same skillet, maintaining the existing flavor profile.
- Add chicken pieces, complementing them with salt, pepper, and aromatic Italian seasoning for depth of taste.
- Sear chicken until thoroughly cooked, developing a rich, caramelized exterior and ensuring internal doneness.
- Incorporate minced garlic, allowing its pungent essence to permeate the chicken and create an enticing aroma.
- Reunite the roasted potatoes with the garlic-infused chicken, gently mixing to distribute flavors evenly.
- Lavishly sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese across the skillet, creating a luxurious molten blanket.
- Reduce heat and cover, allowing cheese to melt and merge with the chicken and potatoes for 3-5 minutes.
- Finish by scattering fresh parsley, introducing a vibrant green contrast and herbaceous note.
- Serve immediately, presenting a rustic, cheesy skillet masterpiece straight from the cooking vessel.
Notes
- Choose small, uniform baby potatoes to ensure even cooking and crispy exterior.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to achieve better browning and prevent steaming.
- Consider using cast iron skillet for enhanced heat distribution and crispy texture.
- Adapt recipe for dietary needs by substituting dairy-free cheese or using plant-based protein alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg